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Dropping the Weird Science…

17 Mar

It’s truly a small world after all isn’t it? After seeing my Tank Riot Artistic License contribution, Australian hip-hop/electronic producer/performer Senator J1m commissioned me to create an image for promotional use. He was looking for a retro sci-fi Westworld comic book kind of feel. It’s very cool  to have the opportunity to work with someone with tastes and sensibilities close to your own heart. I’m also a big fan of electronic music in all its various shapes and forms, and after listening to a sampling of Senator J1m  I was on board and then some. Collaboration doesn’t get better than that.

J1M has some big plans for 2011. He’s just started a record label called Weird Fiction, and the in-progress website will be headquarters for podcasts,music releases, some H.P. Lovecraft (!) related readings, short stories and much more. I have committed to contributing to this is in some shape or form as things come together.

As for Senator J1m himself, well first and foremost go check his music at Soundcloud ,  his Myspace, and  Twitter. In addition to spinning many,many plates at a time J1m also has a H.P. Lovecraft inspired hip hop group called Humanoids and side projects Phonkubot, Replicant Radio, and Slowburners. He also performs live with Unkle Ho (of the hip hop collective The Herd).

Here’s a video of Senator J1m and Unkle Ho performing “Big Bad Rag” live at the Elefant Traks 10th anniversary party:

Influences-Dan Clowes

7 May

Dan Clowes was a big influence on me back in the early 90s. His work had this great offbeat and surreal feel to it. I loved the biting satire and the sense of loneliness and all the stuff that would appeal to someone coming into adulthood. One of the first wave of indy comic guys that made such a lasting impression on me. Later the movies, and that weird tasting OK soda ( and the chain letter advertising!) would come along but most of all Eightball did it for me then and still does today. Classic.

Influences-Brian Bolland

21 Apr

Brain Bolland was a big influence on me as a kid in the 80s, although I lacked the technique then and even now to emulate him. Here’s his wiki entry for those who are not familiar with Mr. Bolland:
Brian Bolland (born 1951) is a British comics artist, known for his meticulous, detailed linework and eye-catching compositions. He is particularly known as one of the definitive Judge Dredd artists for British comic 2000 AD, and as one of the foremost cover artists for DC Comics.

Who watches the….

6 Mar

Yeah you’ve probably heard about this movie that’s coming out about these super people and there’s a blue guy with enormous  junk, well it’s just a movie. Enjoy it, don’t make it into any more than it is. Appreciate the fact Malin Akerman is flashing her naughty bits to promote it. If you see Alan Moore avoid eye contact. Carry on.

Influences-Dave Stevens

28 Feb

Since I mentioned him earlier, here is a Dave Stevens cover from the Comics Journal. Truly a superb talent he just passed away recently. Best known probably for the Rocketeer series and his loving tributes to Betty Page this was a man who could really draw women. A master of the craft and a great person.

Influences-Al Williamson

13 Jan

This is a first in an ongoing showcase for artist I love and influence me in some way. Al Williamson was the youngest member of the EC stable,joining up at age 21. His work on the sci-fi titles is amazing. I first discovered him when he was inking Daredevil back in the late 80s. Little did I know he was and is a better artist than most of the people he inks! This image is from Flash Gordon, after Alex Raymond’s run.

The best… comics….ever?

30 Dec

Some of the finest comics ever produced,with artists such as
 Wally Wood,Al Williamson,and Frazetta illustrating the best sci-fi you’ll ever 
read. There’s even Bradbury adaptations! Still amazing 50 years later.
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